The Art of Focus: A Young Artist exploring Charcoal techniques.

The Art of Focus: A Young Artist exploring Charcoal techniques. There’s something deeply captivating about watching our students absorbed in their creative process. This image beautifully captures one of our students working with charcoal—an art medium that is as bold as it is delicate. Learning how to use charcoal opens a gateway to a world

Tips for giving your young artist feedback that inspires, encourages, and feels genuine.

“Mom, Is My Drawing Good?” When your child holds up their masterpiece and waits for your response, it can feel like a big moment—and it is! Giving the right kind of feedback can make all the difference in nurturing their confidence and love for art. So, how do you encourage their creativity while showing genuine

Naseem Granmayeh – B.A. in Graphic Design

I have a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design from Iran and an international certification as a children’s painting instructor. I was born in Austin, Texas, and spent most of my childhood in Iran. Growing up between two cultures has given me a unique perspective that I bring to my art classes, inspiring creativity and diversity
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Shirley Shi – B.A. in Education.

With 20 years of high school teaching experience in China, I have been teaching art classes across Austin since 2014. Through years of nurturing in a family skilled in calligraphy, my works have been included in educational texts on the subject, which has led me to teach brush writing classes in RRISD high school and
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Kyra Ford – Bachelor in Design and Studio Art

I am an Austin based designer and artist. I have a Bachelor’s Degree from Texas Tech University with a dual focus on apparel design and studio art. Prior to my college education, I received 8 years of classical arts training and participated in many local exhibitions including the Exibit of Young Artists in The Museum
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Jonathan Akene – Bachelor of Fine Arts in Transmedia

For me, one of the most rewarding aspects of teaching is witnessing the moment a student grasps a new concept and successfully applies it to their work. I believe art is not just a form of expression; it’s also a unique language that connects us deeply with the world, both internally and outwardly. My journey
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Keela Burgeson – B.F.A. Drawing focus.

The want to create and make 2D art has been seeping through my veins since I was very young. It did not always come easy to me, but I have loved learning new forms of art making throughout all of grade school, and this is partially what lead me to peruse it as a degree
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Araceli Giles – Visual Communications.

For as long as I can remember I have been an artist, my childhood consisted of creative thinking, and artistic expression in many ways. Growing up, I was lucky enough to be surrounded by amazing art teachers who constantly pushed me to be the best artist I could be. Specifically, when I attended Lake Travis
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Taylor McDaniel – B.F.A. in Fine Arts.

Growing up, I always had a special place in my heart for drawing. I enjoyed imagining my own stories and characters, and loved bringing them to life in my sketchbooks. When I grew older, I continued to pursue that passion and graduated from Abilene Christian University with a BFA in Two-Dimensional Studio and a minor
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Christina Ortega – B.F.A. in Fine Arts.

My love for drawing and painting began very early on when I was three and took it upon myself to “decorate” the pages of my mom’s treasured Betty Crocker cookbook with an elaborate farm scene. Instead of being angry with me, she recognized the detail and complexity of my drawings and encouraged me to continue
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